CHICKEN & MACARONI

Name: CHICKEN & MACARONI
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 c elbow macaroni; 3 Tbsp butter; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced; 3 Tbsp all purpose flour; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper; 1 1/2 c milk; 1 large can chunk chicken (or one large chicken breast, cooked and cut in small pieces); 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

I've had this recipe forever and don't even remember where it came from, but it's basic and simple and tasty. Try it--you'll like it!
Photo source: tasteofhome.com

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

40 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

2 c

elbow macaroni
3 Tbsp

butter
1 medium

green pepper, chopped
1

celery stalk, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp

all purpose flour
3/4 tsp

salt
1/8 tsp

pepper
1 1/2 c

milk
1 large

can chunk chicken (or one large chicken breast, cooked and cut in small pieces)
4 oz

cheddar cheese, shredded
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How to Make CHICKEN & MACARONI

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Prepare macaroni as directed; drain & keep warm. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add green pepper and celery. Cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in milk; cook, stirring constantly until sauce is slightly thickened.
Stir in chicken and cheese just until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. Stir in the macaroni and serve.

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About CHICKEN & MACARONI

Course/Dish: Chicken Pasta

Main Ingredient: Chicken

Regional Style: American

Other Tag: Quick & Easy

Hashtag: #economical

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